Jeffrey L. Pope

Jeffrey L. Pope, 75, of Huntley, IL, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2023, at JourneyCare in Barrington. He was born on July 31, 1947 in Moline, IL; the son of Fred Pope and Barbara (Sipes) Pope Hawkins. Jeffrey was a U.S. Navy Veteran who served as a Seabee in the United States Naval Construction Battalions during the Vietnam War. After serving 2 tours, Jeff returned home and used his mechanical knowledge and aptitude working as an appliance repair man. He was then employed by General Dynamics Land Systems for many years working on the intricate wiring of tanks and prototype projects. He married Barbara Dobrzynski in Detroit, MI on Oct. 11, 1969, until her passing in 2006. They had one daughter, Jennifer. He married Nancy Clark Storms on Sept. 18, 2011, in Huntley, IL. He is survived by wife, Nancy; daughter, Jennifer (Gary) Jenkins; stepsons, Scott (April) Storms, and Mark (Jennifer) Storms; grandchildren, Lauren, Sarah, Kate, and Ben Jenkins, Trevor, Brenden, Kate, and Jack Storms; sisters, JoAnn Woolwine, and Mary Jane (Tony) Ritch; sister-in-law, Cindy Dobrzynski, nieces, Shauna Clark, and Beth Woolwine; nephews, Phil (Laura) Dobrzynski, Samuel (Federica) Woolwine III, and Nathan Woolwine; and cousin Rozella Evans. He is preceded by his parents; his first wife, Barbara; brothers-in-laws, Samuel Woolwine Jr., Richard Dobrzynski; and stepfather, Ken Hawkins. A lifelong car enthusiast, Jeff enjoyed driving his classic Studebaker and maintaining and fixing automobiles of all kinds. He loved music, watching movies, and searching for collectible treasures. With a love of our country, he was a true patriot. Jeff enjoyed visiting the Huntley American Legion to talk with his wife, Nancy, and friends, have a Crown and water, and try his luck on a gaming machine. Services will be at 11 am on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the First Congregational Church, 11628 E. Main St. in Huntley. Visitation is from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. A Celebration of Life luncheon will be held from 12-2 p.m. at the Huntley American Legion. Entombment at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township, Michigan Memorials in his name may be directed to the family. A livestream of the funeral service at 11:00 can be found here from the First Congregational Church FB page: https://www.facebook.com/people/First-Congregational-Church-of-Huntley/100064841972711/?sk=videos or https://www.facebook.com/events/813897539785650